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by Deegee » 06 Apr 2014, 20:00
Reported on the Ducati UK forum amongst others, Massimo Tamburini has passed away earlier today, no formal statements from Ducati or MV, but RTV San Marino have picked up the story. The world is a poorer place without him.
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by Kwacky » 06 Apr 2014, 20:19
I had the pleasure to met the man, albeit briefly.
He won't be forgotten.
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by Mac » 07 Apr 2014, 14:01
Brilliant man, RIP
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by Norfolknchance » 08 Apr 2014, 13:40
Only just heard about this. A sad loss to motorcycling.
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by D6Nutz » 08 Apr 2014, 14:01
A sad loss, but his influence on motorcycle design will remain with us for many years to come.
Just looked on Wikipedia and it shows the list of bikes he designed, a list of just pure bike pron..
Bimota Tesi 1D
Bimota KB2
Bimota DB1
Ducati Paso
Ducati 916
Ducati 748
Ducati 996
Ducati 998
Cagiva Aletta Oro[12]
Cagiva Freccia[12]
Cagiva Mito
MV Agusta F4
MV Agusta Brutale
MV Agusta F3 675
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by Kwacky » 08 Apr 2014, 14:08
That Tesi spawned a few decent bikes
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by Deegee » 08 Apr 2014, 17:42
Can't look at the Tesi without thinking of "Bloodrunners".
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by duke63 » 08 Apr 2014, 22:45
Sad day. The man's designs changed sports bikes forever..